Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Course overview

This course is for people employed as apprentice mechanical fitters and machinists in the manufacturing, engineering and related industry areas. You will gain the competencies required to work as a mechanical tradesperson in these areas. You will acquire skills and knowledge in workplace communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures, systems and planning, engineering measurement, computations and computer technology plus some industry-specific skills in mechanical fitting and machining that are relevant to your current or intended employment. The course duration will vary depending on the training pathway agreed to between you, your employer and the TAFE college. Pathways into the qualification
There is no qualification entry requirement. It is assumed that the learner is engaged as an apprentice under a Training Contract and that the learner is recieving appropriate structured on-the-job training while undertaking this qualification. This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed MEM10105 certificate I in Engineering, MEM10205 Certificate I in Boating Services, MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering, MEM20205 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology or other relevant qualifications. Credit towards this qualification may also include units of competency contained within relevant skill sets and Statements of Attainment.

Course Structure

The course structure below shows what you must do to complete this course. units/modules are arranged in groups and sometimes also in subgroups. You must complete each group as specified as well as following the course completion instructions. If a course contains optional groups there will statement at the top of the course indicating how many you must do. At the top of any group containing optional subgroups there will be a statement saying how many you must do. This course reflects the packaging requirements for MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade within the Metal and Engineering Training Package (V3) (MEM05 V3). The rules from MEM05 (V3) are as follows: Packaging rules =============== The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade are: - completion of all core units of competency listed below, and - completion of Group A Mechanical Trade stream units to the value of at least 40 points, and - completion of units from Group B Certificate III Trade specialisation units listed in Appendix 1, Volume 1 of the Training Package, to bring the value to at least 73 points. Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2, Volume 1). Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 16 points maybe chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package. Registered Training Organisations must seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia in respect of the allocation of points value for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Only selected units that would be suitable for Mechanical Trade occupational outcomes. Additional qualification descriptors ------------------------------------ The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this qualification: * Refrigeration and air conditioning * Instrumentation * Maintenance * Patternmaking * Toolmaking * Watchmaking * Machining To satisfy the Training Package requirements for Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, this TAFE NSW course has been structured as follows: You must complete all units in groups 1 and 2, plus enough units from Groups 3, 4 and 5 to the value of at least 73 points. Groups 1 and 2 contain the 12 core units of competency. You must achieve all twelve (12) of these units. The unweighted core units are in Group 1. The weighted core units are in Group 2. Group 1 - Unweighted Core Units ------------------------------- All 5 units must be completed Group 2 - Weighted Core Units ----------------------------- All 7 units must be completed Group 3 - Group A Mechanical Trade stream units listed in MEM30205 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Each of these units is allocated a points score. You must achieve units to value of at least 40 points from the following 5 subgroups below: Subgroup 1 - Machine and process operation units Subgroup 2 - Drawing, drafting and design units Subgroup 3 - Installation and commissioning units Subgroup 4 - Measurement units Subgroup 5 - Maintenance and Dignostics units Group 4 - Group B Specialisation Units --------------------------------------- Contains Trade Specialisation units from Group B in the Training Package.These are also allocated a points score. - No more than 33 points may be selected from the following subgroups: Subgroup 1 - Fabrication units Subgroup 2 - Forging units Subgroup 2 - Surface finishing units Subgroup 4 - Drawing, drafting and design units Subgroup 5 - Installation and commissioning units Subgroup 6 - Materials handling units Subgroup 7 - Measurement units Subgroup 8 - OHS units Subgroup 9 - Quality units Subgroup 10 - Maintenance and diagnostic units Subgroup 11 - Non-destructive testing units Subgroup 12 - Technician units Group 5 - Imported unit at Certificate III level ------------------------------------------------ Contains units imported from other qualifcations. Units in this subgroup are allocated a points score. Please note that units imported into this group must be relevant to this course and available for inclusion at Certificate III level. - No more than 16 units may be selected from this group. Group 6 - Enrichment modules/units ---------------------------------- This group does not contribute to course completion. Group 99 -------- Contains tutorial modules. You do not have to undertake these. They are provided so you can get extra help if you need it.

Course Elective Completion:

Elective module/units to a total weight/points of at least 73 must be completed. These may be chosen from groups 3, 4, 5

Group 1 UNWEIGHTED CORE UNITS All module/units must be completed

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)
MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment	10
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task	9
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures	9
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment	9

Group 2 WEIGHTED CORE UNITS Module/units to a total weight/points of only 23 must be completed

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements	45		5
MEM12024A	Perform computations	27		3
MEM14005A	Plan a complete activity	36		4
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems	18		2
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information	18		2
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology	18		2
MEM17003A	Assist in the provision of on the job training	18		2
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	20		3

Group 3 GROUP A: MECHANICAL TRADE STREAM UNITS LISTED IN MEM30205 Module/units to a total weight/points of at least 40 must be completed Subgroup 1 MACHINE AND PROCESS OPERATION UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM07001B	Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment	18		2
MEM07002B	Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations	36		4
MEM07003B	Perform machine setting (routine)	36		4
MEM07004B	Perform machine setting (complex)	72		8
MEM07005C	Perform general machining	72		8
MEM07006C	Perform lathe operations	38		4
MEM07007C	Perform milling operations	38		4
MEM07008D	Perform grinding operations	40		4
MEM07009B	Perform precision jig boring operations	36		4
MEM07010B	Perform tool and cutter grinding operations	36		4
MEM07011B	Perform complex milling operations	36		4
MEM07012B	Perform complex grinding operations	36		4
MEM07013B	Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines	36		4
MEM07014B	Perform electro-discharge (EDM) machining operations	36		4
MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes	18		2
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes	36		4
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs	36		4
MEM07019C	Program NC/CNC machining centre	18		2
MEM07020C	Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centre	18		2
MEM07021B	Perform complex lathe operations	36		4
MEM07022C	Program CNC wire cut machines	18		2
MEM07023C	Program and set up CNC manufacturing cell	54		6
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process	36		4
MEM07025B	Perform advanced machine/process operation	54		6
MEM07026B	Perform advanced plastic processing	54		6
MEM07027B	Perform advanced press operations	54		6
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machine/processes	18		2
MEM07029B	Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters	36		4
MEM07030C	Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic)	72		8
MEM07031C	Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex)	36		4
MEM07032B	Use workshop machines for basic operations	18		2
MEM07033B	Operate and monitor basic boiler	54		6
MEM07034A	Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler	36		4
MEM07040A	Set multistage integrated processes	54		6

Subgroup 2 DRAWING, DRAFTING AND DESIGN UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing	36		4
MEM09022A	Create 2D code files using computer aided manufacture system	36		4

Subgroup 3 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM10004B	Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters	18		2
MEM10006B	Install machine/plant	36		4

Subgroup 4 MEASUREMENT UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement	18		2
MEM12006B	Mark off/out (general engineering)	36		4

Subgroup 5 MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	18		2
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	18		2
MEM18003C	Use tools for precision work	36		4
MEM18004B	Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment	36		4
MEM18005B	Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings	36		4
MEM18006C	Repair and fit engineering components	54		6
MEM18007B	Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies	36		4
MEM18008B	Balance equipment	18		2
MEM18009B	Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components	36		4
MEM18010C	Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording	36		4
MEM18011C	Shut down and isolate machines/equipment	18		2
MEM18012B	Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals	18		2
MEM18013B	Perform gland packing	18		2
MEM18014B	Manufacture press tools and gauges	72		8
MEM18015B	Maintain tools and dies	36		4
MEM18018C	Maintain pneumatic system components	36		4
MEM18019B	Maintain pneumatic systems	36		4
MEM18020B	Maintain hydraulic system components	36		4
MEM18021B	Maintain hydraulic systems	36		4
MEM18022B	Maintain fluid power controls	54		8
MEM18024B	Maintain engine cooling systems	18		2
MEM18025B	Service combustion engines	18		2
MEM18026C	Test compression ignition fuel systems	36		4
MEM18027C	Overhaul engine fuel system components	72		8
MEM18028B	Maintain engine lubrication systems	18		2
MEM18029B	Tune diesel engines	36		4
MEM18030B	Diagnose and rectify low voltage electrical systems	72		8
MEM18031B	Diagnose and rectify low voltage starting systems	18		2
MEM18032B	Maintain induction/exhaust systems	36		4
MEM18033B	Perform engine bottom-end overhaul	36		4
MEM18034B	Perform engine top-end overhaul	72		8
MEM18035B	Diagnose and rectify braking systems	54		6
MEM18037B	Diagnose and rectify low voltage charging systems	18		2
MEM18038B	Maintain wheels and tyres	18		2
MEM18039B	Diagnose and rectify track type undercarriage	36		4
MEM18040B	Maintain suspension systems	36		4
MEM18041B	Maintain steering systems	36		4
MEM18042C	Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions	36		4
MEM18043C	Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions	72		8
MEM18044C	Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives	36		4
MEM18048B	Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits	108		12
MEM18049C	Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.	27		3
MEM18052B	Maintain fluid power systems for mobile plant	36		4
MEM18054B	Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment	72		8
MEM18055B	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components	27		3
MEM18057B	Maintain/service analog/digital electronic equipment	54		6
MEM18063B	Terminate signal and data cables	36		4
MEM18071B	Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system components	18		2
MEM18072B	Manufacture fluid conveying conductor assemblies	36		4
MEM18097A	Manufacture cavity dies	72		8

Group 4 GROUP B:SPECIALISATION UNITS Module/units to a total weight/points of 33 may be completed Subgroup 1 FABRICATION UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM03003B	Perform sheet and plate assembly	36		4
MEM05001B	Perform manual soldering/desoldering electrical/electronic components	36		4
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding	18		2
MEM05005B	Carry out mechanical cutting	18		2
MEM05006B	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering	18		2
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	18		2
MEM05008C	Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping	18		2
MEM05010C	Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques	72		8
MEM05011D	Assemble fabricated components	72		8
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	18		2
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process	36		4
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process	36		4
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process	36		4
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process	36		4
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process	36		4
MEM05037C	Perform geometric development	54		6
MEM05047B	Weld using flux core arc welding process	36		4
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding	18		2
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	18		2
MEM05051A	Select welding processes	18		2
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices	36		4
MEM05053A	Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines	36		4
MEM05054A	Write basic NC/CNC programs for thermal cutting machines	36		4

Subgroup 2 FORGING UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM06003C	Carry out heat treatment	54		6
MEM06004B	Select heat treatment processes and test finished product	54		6
MEM06007B	Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing	18		2

Subgroup 3 SURFACE FINISHING UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM08011B	Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means	18		2
MEM08012B	Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)	36		4
MEM08014B	Apply protective coatings (basic)	36		4
MEM08016B	Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions	9		1

Subgroup 4 DRAWING, DRAFTING AND DESIGN UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM09003B	Prepare basic engineering drawing	72		8
MEM09005B	Perform basic engineering detail drafting	72		8
MEM09011B	Apply basic engineering design concepts	54		6
MEM09021B	Interpret and produce curved 3-dimensional shapes	36		4

Subgroup 5 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM10001C	Erect structures	36		4
MEM10002B	Terminate and connect electrical wiring	27		3
MEM10003B	Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c	108		12
MEM10010B	Install pipework and pipework assemblies	36		4

Subgroup 6 MATERIALS HANDLING UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM11010B	Operate mobile load shifting equipment	36		4
MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling	18		2
MEM11016B	Order materials	18		2
MEM11022B	Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment	36		4

Subgroup 7 MEASUREMENT UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM12001B	Use comparison and basic measuring devices	18		2
MEM12002B	Perform electrical/electronic measurement	18		2
MEM12004B	Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement	36		4
MEM12007D	Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes	36		4
MEM12019B	Measure components using coordinate measuring machine	36		4
MEM12020B	Set and operate coordinate measuring machine	18		2
MEM12021B	Program coordinate measuring machine	36		4
MEM12022B	Program coordinate measuring machine (advanced)	18		2
MEM12025A	Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations	18		2

Subgroup 8 OH&S UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM13001B	Perform emergency first aid	9		1
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials	18		2

Subgroup 9 QUALITY UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control	18		2
MEM15003B	Use improvement processes in team activities	36		4
MEM15004B	Perform inspection	18		2

Subgroup 10 MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM18048B	Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits	108		12
MEM18054B	Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment	72		8
MEM18057B	Maintain/service analog/digital electronic equipment	54		6
MEM18063B	Terminate signal and data cables	36		4

Subgroup 11 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM24001B	Perform basic penetrant testing	18		2
MEM24003B	Perform basic magnetic particle testing	18		2

Subgroup 12 TECHNICIAN UNITS You may choose electives from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment	36		4

Group 5 IMPORTED UNITS Module/units to a total weight/points of 16 may be completed

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)	Weight
MSACMC410A	Lead change in a manufacturing environment	50		5
MSACMS201A	Sustain process improvements	50		5
MSACMS400A	Implement a competitive manufacturing system	50		5
MSACMS401A	Ensure process improvements are sustained	50		5
MSACMT240A	Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment	50		5
MSACMT281A	Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy	50		5
UEENEEP001B	Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply	72		4

Group 6 ENRICHMENT You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)
9050A	MERS Induction	10
9050B	Metal and Engineering Work Placement	80

Group 99 TUTORIAL Your teacher will tell you if you need to do any modules/units from this group

Modules/Units	Name	Hrs	National Module(s)
4208C	Manuf. & eng. technical tutorial support	54

Requirements to receive the qualification

To achieve the qualification MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (TAFE NSW course 9277), learners are required to complete units of competency as specified below: - 5 core units from group 1 - 7 core units from group 2 - elective units to the value of at least 40 points from group 3 - no morethan 33 points from group 4 - no more than 16 points from group 5 Note: All pre-requiste/s must be successfully completed before a particular unit can be undertaken.

Career Opportunities

Mechanical tradesperson (traditionally referred to as Fitting and Machining Tradesperson) at level C10 under the Metal, Engineering and Associated Industries Award.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However students would normally be expected to be working or seeking relevant employment, in the Metal and Engineering Industry.

Articulation

Pathways from the qualification =============================== Further training pathways from this qualification include MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering and MEM50105 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade or other relevant qualifications.